Seminary Announces New Vision-Mission Statements
COLUMBIA, SC — Cherry Hill Seminary today announced new vision and missions statements for the organization. The statements reflect several months’ work by a special committee which consisted of board members, students, staff, volunteers, and faculty, and followed a special survey in the spring of all who are on the broader Seminary email list. Here…Continue reading→
Cherry Hill Seminary Awards Master of Divinity Degree to Cynthia Cebuhar
COLUMBIA, SC — Cherry Hill Seminary today announced the graduation of Cynthia D. Cebuhar, awarding her the Master of Divinity in Ministry, Advocacy & Leadership. Cebuhar is the seventh student to complete her master’s degree at Cherry Hill Seminary. During the March 4 virtual ceremony, Academic Dean Margo Wolfe explained the importance of Cebuhar’s accomplishment,…Continue reading→
Parting Words: Candace Kant, Ph.D.
From Our Outgoing Academic Dean: Dear Students, Faculty, Staff and Board Leadership, I have genuinely enjoyed serving as Academic Dean for the past three years and have been honored to be able to work with the dedicated, committed, talented, and enthusiastic students, faculty, and administration of Cherry Hill Seminary. In my three years as Academic…Continue reading→
Cherry Hill Seminary Announces Release of “Paganism and Its Discontents: Enduring Problems of Racialized Identity”
Columbia, S.C. — Cherry Hill Seminary announces the release of “Paganism and Its Discontents: Enduring Problems of Racialized Identity”, a volume containing papers presented at a 2019 symposium by the same name, plus a preface by sociologist Helen S. Berger. The symposium was a joint effort of Cherry Hill Seminary and the University of South…Continue reading→
Aline O’Brien Awarded Honorary Degree In Recognition of Lifetime Achievement and Service
Contact: Holli Emore, Cherry Hill Seminary, CHS@cherryhillseminary.org Columbia, S.C. — Aline O’Brien, also known as M. Macha NightMare, has been awarded a Master of Divinity, honoris causa (honorary) by Cherry Hill Seminary in recognition of her many years of service and leadership to the Seminary. The surprise announcement took place at the October 12 South…Continue reading→
Call For Papers: Paganism and its Discontents
Cherry Hill Seminary and the University of South Carolina Institute of Archaeology & Anthropology (SCIAA) are proud to jointly sponsor a conference, March 15-17, 2019, on the USC campus in Columbia, South Carolina, titled “Paganism and its Discontents: Enduring Problems of Racialized Identity.” Keynote Speaker: Michael Strmiska We welcome papers that explore the following issues:…Continue reading→
Candace Kant Is New Academic Dean For Cherry Hill Seminary
Columbia, S.C.–Candace Kant, Ph.D., has been named Academic Dean by Cherry Hill Seminary, replacing retired Academic Dean Emerita Wendy Griffin. Kant has served as Cherry Hill Seminary Dean of Students since 2012. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in History from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Ph.D. in History from Northern Arizona University….Continue reading→
Wendy Griffin Named Academic Dean Emerita Upon Retirement from Seminary
Columbia, S.C. — Wendy Griffin, Ph.D., has been named Academic Dean Emerita by Cherry Hill Seminary, as she retires from seven years of service as Academic Dean for that institution. Griffin was the first permanent academic dean for Cherry Hill Seminary (CHS), taking the position on January 1, 2011. Professor Emerita of Women’s, Gender &…Continue reading→
Proclamation In Honor of Wendy Griffin
PROCLAMATION In Honor of Wendy Griffin Presented by The Board of Directors WHEREAS Dr. Griffin Recognized the value of a professional educational program to serve the unique needs of students desiring to learn about Pagan and other Earth-Based Spiritualities and to serve those communities; Offered her profound expertise and experience to shape a graduate program…Continue reading→
To the Members of Emanuel AME and the City of Charleston SC
The Cherry Hill Seminary family of students, faculty, administration and board leadership extends our deep condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in last night’s tragic shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. We are concerned by the culture of violence which has shattered the peace of a sacred…Continue reading→